Bakery Application Scientist

EMEA3 Recruitment; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise seeks a Bakery Scientist to drive ingredient application development and provide technical expertise for bakery and related categories. The role emphasizes demonstrating ingredient performance, working with account teams, and delivering fast-paced, customer-centric solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead, be hands-on, and balance multiple priorities, bringing experience in technical bakery formulations and the ability to deliver high-quality results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Food Science, Cereal Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–8+ years of experience in bakery or food applications/product development.
• Technical knowledge of ingredient functionality and processing equipment used in the bakery industry.

Responsibilities

• A. Develop and optimize bakery applications/formulations showcasing ingredient performance and support customer engagements.
• B. Translate ingredient functionality into practical, scalable bakery solutions; spearhead new technologies and applications.
• C. Partner with commercial teams to support customer projects including innovation and reformulation.
• D. Provide technical recommendations on formulation, processing, and shelf-life optimization.
• E. Document application data, protocols, and technical insights.
• F. Stay current on market trends and translate into application opportunities.
• G. Travel to customers as needed and host outside consultants or customers for visits.

Skills

Bakery science

Ingredient functionality

Pilot plant operations

Food safety systems

Analytical techniques

Regulatory labeling

Project collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Food Science or related field

Tools

SAP

CX

Job description

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your role

We are seeking a Bakery Scientist to drive ingredient application development and provide technical expertise to support customers in the bakery and adjacent categories. This role focuses on demonstrating the functionality and value of our ingredient portfolio in real-world applications, working closely with account teams, commercial teams and customers to deliver solutions in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.

This position requires a team member that can lead, can be hands on, and brings a "do whatever it takes" spirit, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and to perform under tight deadlines. An ideal candidate is someone with experience in a technical bakery formulation role with the ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

Key Functions:

• A. Develop and optimize bakery applications/formulations as related to showcasing ingredient performance, support customer presentations, technical workshops, and product demonstrations
• B. Translate ingredient functionality into practical, scalable, commercial bakery solutions for customers. Spearhead new technology and ingredient solutions and their respective applications as applied across the bakery platform
• C. Partner with commercial teams to support customer projects, including innovation, troubleshooting and reformulation
• D. Provide technical recommendations to customers on formulation, processing, and shelf-life optimization
• E. Document application data, protocols, and technical insights
• F. Stay current on market trends and translate into application opportunities
• G. Travel to customers as needed. Host outside consultants or customers for Symrise visits as needed

Other Functions:

• A: Support SBU on lab organization, shipping receiving, support other SBU as needed.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

• A. Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Food Science, Cereal Science, Chemistry, or related field
• B. 3-8+ years of experience in bakery or food applications/product development
• C. Technical knowledge of ingredient functionality and processing equipment used in the bakery industry.

Technical Requirements

• A. Strong understanding of bakery science and ingredient functionality
• B. Experience in formulation troubleshooting and optimization
• C. Experience with pilot plant and commercial scale bakery operations
• D. Knowledge of food safety systems (eg HACCP, GMP)
• E. Familiarity with analytic techniques (texture analysis, moisture, viscosity, ... )
• F. Understanding of regulatory and labeling requirements

Skills & Competencies:

• A. Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment; demonstrated ability to self-motivate and
• B. manage multiple priorities.
• C. Ability to work with a "sense of urgency".
• D. Strong understanding of bakery science and ingredient functionality
• E. Experience in formulation troubleshooting and optimization
• F. Experience with pilot plant and commercial scale bakery operations
• G. Knowledge of food safety systems (e.g. HACCP, GMP)
• H. Familiarity with analytic techniques (texture analysis, moisture, viscosity, etc.)
• I. Understanding of regulatory and labeling requirements
• J. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP and CX

80% lab/pilot plant, 20% office - This is not a remote position. 5 days a
week onsite. Laboratory setting

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 96000.00- USD 130000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.